About Gobos - Gobo Infos

Projection Hands On - The typical steps of a projection project
FAQ - Answers to Common questions
Standard Colors - Our standard glass gobo spot colors
Projection Chart - Image Size and Brightness for common projectors
Artwork Guidelines - How to provide your artwork
Artwork Library - Logo- and Icon Library
Projector Setup - The typical setup of a theatrical light
Photo Gallery - Images of real world gobo projections

Custom Gobo Overview and Pricing

What do I need for projecting an image with a gobo?

A light fixture that can project gobos
A gobo with your artwork that fits into the fixture

What is a gobo?
Just like a slide that goes into a slide projector, a gobo goes into a light fixture. The light fixture has to be equipped with a special lens system for projecting gobos. Gobos have to withstand the extreme heat that strong light fixtures produce, that’s why they are made from heat resistant materials such as glass or metal.

Which gobo types are there?
Metal gobos can only produce b/w images. These are thin metal foils with “holes” in them and the light shines through these holes. The holes are arranged in the desired pattern that you wish to project. Because of the superiority of glass, we recommend metal gobos only for a few projectors that cannot accommodate glass gobos.

Glass gobos are glass wafers with the artwork etched on the surface. They can project much finer patterns than metal gobos and can project grayscale and colors - even photographic images.

Can I use a regular light for projecting the gobo?
You need a light fixture that is equipped with a lens system for projecting gobos. If you are unsure, just tell us the type and model of your fixture, and we’ll check this for you. We need to know the light fixture type to determine the right gobo size. We carry professional projectors.

How large will my gobo project?
See our Projection Size Chart

How much distance is needed between projector and wall?
See our Projection Size Chart

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Please see our Frequently Asked Questions

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